The Alpujarra of Granada - Virtually Untouched Villages Since Arab Rule
The Alpujarra is one of the most visited regions of the province of Granada. Difficult access to this mountainous area has, until recently, contributed to the region conserving such a picturesque landscape and architecture.

Gastronomy of the Alpujarra

History of the Alpujarra

Virtually untouched since Arab rule, yet retaining the original Berber architecture, unique to Spain, it was only in the late nineteenth century that artists, bohemians and backpackers started to arrive to this area. The Alpujarras of Granada are very popular with many visitors, especially the British.
Festivals and Traditions

How to Find the Alpujarras

The picturesque buildings of the Alpujarras are one of the most typical features of the Alpujarras landscape. The houses are of a cubic shape with a flat roof, typical of an area of low rainfall, and round chimneys.

In many cases there are steps that bridge the gap between a house and the roof of another, so the street is covered.
Alpujarra houses usually have two floors and are usually whitewashed. In upstairs are the rooms and kitchen on the bottom, areas for livestock and farm tools.
You can also discover the Alpujarras joining Day Bus Trip to the Alpujarras that includes several charming villages: Lanjaron, Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira.
Page Updated: March 07, 2020
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An impressive place
